An attempted cable theft on the railway near Lichfield caused delays for commuters this morning.
Engineers found damage where the thieves had attempted to take the metal wiring.
Botched cable theft nr #Lichfield delayed first #TrentValley trains north today @VirginTrains @LondonMidland pic.twitter.com/cTaKAJF7WM
— Birmingham New Street (@NetworkRailBHM) January 25, 2016
British Transport Police are investigating the incident which delayed early morning trains heading north on the West Coast Main Line.
